Highland Elementary vs Standard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
778 students
Standard Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,005 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary Bakersfield, California | Standard Middle Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3985 of 5,693 | #1292 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #42757 of 50,301 | #15190 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 778 | 1,005 |
| Enrollment | 778 | 1,005 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 9% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 8.7).
- •Highland Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 9%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 22%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 89.9%).
- •Standard Middle does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 21.6).
- •Standard Middle is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 778.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Highland Elementary better than Standard Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary ranks higher (23.3 vs 8.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Highland Elementary and Standard Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary: 778. Standard Middle: 1,005. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary and Standard Middle rank in California?
Highland Elementary is 3985th of 5,693 and Standard Middle is 1292nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).